Gaspare G. Panciocco Firefighters Scholarship Fund

Description

Established in memory of Gaspare "Cass" G. Panciocco who was a WWII combat veteran in the medical corps and a career Boston Fire Fighter. He was a hero to many throughout his life, saving many lives both as a medic and a firefighter. He had five children who thought he was bigger than life and who have decided to establish this scholarship to assist his firefighting brothers and sisters with the educational expenses of their children. Mr. Panciocco had enjoyed his trips to UMass Amherst when he visited his son and friends and seemed to enjoy the campus and the

Enrollment Level

Full-time

Class

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Eligibility Requirements

Students must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need, as reflected in their aid application to the Financial Aid Office. It is up to interested students to identify themselves to the Financial Aid Office as being eligible for the scholarship. The student(s) selected to receive the scholarship will be required to submit a patch, from the firefighting organization, engine company or ladder company with which their parent is or was affiliated, to be given to the Panciocco Family.

Residency Requirements

Massachusetts resident

Application Method

Other (see application instructions below), Online Application (see field below)

Application Instructions

To be considered for this scholarship, complete FAFSA, and Financial Aid Services will access your need information automatically. Submit application online. Applications accepted until scholarship funds spent each year.

Scholarship Online Application https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/14577